I got a little work done this morning. We went out shopping for hose washers (yep) so we don’t have a leak in the back yard. But a little after that I came down with a rare case of the hungries…I mean, if I didn’t get food in the next fifteen minutes, I was going to collapse.
So we happened by the Peking Palace, which turned out to have really good, cheap food—We had what amounted to a supper (we had no idea it would be that size) and I folded for the afternoon. I haven’t slept well in a long time. So I slept, and slept, and slept. I’m worthless.
But feeling better. And my being a stationary at-home object pleases Ysabel no end. Even Efanor is glad to see me back, and he and Ysabel actually sat on the same bed without politics.
Jane’s as tired as I am. I’ll have to photograph the after of the fish tank, which she was fixing at 2 am, plus all next day. She hasn’t updated: she’s been absolutely brain-fried as I am. It’s been a long emotional rollercoaster, and she’s had to cope with me, which means mutual face-down in the bean dip.
It’s a good sign that I’m starting to write, and write productively.
Pamper yourself a bit. You’ve had a rough time. And don’t feel guilty because you need sleep. I find that my brain needs the downtime in order to make connections.
yes, be nice to yourself … you aren’t Bren, back from Mospheira in a cast with life and death things to do (just got myself back into that series … its SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO good! and you are so horrid to that poor guy …)
but also I know that to get back into work rhythm makes one feel better.
Sleep heals a lot. When things are bad, I stop setting the alarm clock and sleep myself out — my boss understands, and I’m happier for it. Eventually my body gets caught up with what it needs I start waking up normal time.
I agree – eat when you need to eat, sleep when you need to sleep. It will be of great benefit and get you back on track. I’m doing the same thing, back from a slightly different time zone (wouldn’t think it would make a difference but it has) and trying not to take as many pain pills as I took on vacation (couldn’t afford to have a “bad day” away from home).
Be kind to yourself – it will pay off in the end by getting you back to normal more quickly.
It sounds like you and Jane both are on the verge of, or perhaps passed, the point of collapse.
I just joined this group, so hello to all. Sorry, CJ and Jane, to hear about your loss and the tough times you are going through. My condolences to you both. LISTEN to the other comments here and take time for yourself, without guilt or apology! Life requires it. HUGS!
I’ve been running a WordPress blog as an experiment in security, and the spammers have discovered it. So far, 5 outside comments, all spam. If you haven’t been seeing this, you’re lucky.
Mmm. Not here. The only thing the spam filter ever catches is honest members trying to post more than one url in a message. On the other hand I personally TOSed Ilostweightaskmehow —it just didn’t seem right. But the spam filter missed it.
Miss Cherry – I am so sorry about your mom’s passing. It’s certainly not easy no matter when they go. Take care of yourself and let yourself heal in your own time. There just aren’t words, eh?
Dede
Here’s a smile for you and Jane I hope, since you mentioned links, hehe.. Ya’ll have probably seen it before but just in case not.. Click on the Journal tab for the vids.
http://www.wherethehellismatt.com/about.shtml
Ever since I saw this awhile ago I’ve thought it was the most joyful thing on the internet. I come back and watch it every once in a while and it never fails to leave me smiling for some reason. Figured you guys could use one. 🙂
My partner and I always find this picture to be good for a smile:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/quartzyboy/405064109/in/set-72157594197296000/
yay:lol:cats!